Established in 2003, Taif University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Taif (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Makkah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Taif University (TU) is a very large coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Taif University (TU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. TU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.